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DE05 DZA

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,973 mi
Last recorded87,973 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,640 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 76,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 61,918 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 38,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,014 miles

Rear tyres getting slightly low

Pass 29 May 2015 18,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 16,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 12,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 11,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slight cut in side wall

Pass 12 May 2009 9,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 9,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 7,090 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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DE05 DZA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 101,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 DZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 DZA registered?

DE05 DZA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DE05 DZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 DZA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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